The Sukhoi Su-7 (NATO designation name: Fitter-A) was a swept wing, supersonic fighter aircraft developed by the Soviet Union in 1955. Originally, it was designed as tactical, low-level dogfighter, but was not successful in this role. On the other hand, the soon-introduced Su-7B series became the main Soviet fighter-bomber and ground-attack aircraft of the 1960s. The Su-7 was rugged in its simplicity but its shortcomings included short range and low weapon load.
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Successors 4 airplane(s)
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- Wingspan 20.5ft (6.2m)
- Length 34.1ft (10.4m)
- Height 11.9ft (3.6m)
- Empty Weight 9,846lbs (4,466kg)
- Loaded Weight 14,379lbs (6,522kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 2.344
- Wing Loading 74.2lbs/ft2 (362.4kg/m2)
- Wing Area 193.8ft2 (18.0m2)
- Drag Points 1815
Parts
- Number of Parts 47
- Control Surfaces 5
- Performance Cost 301
